Why would you need to relocate your front shock???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 11-09-2004, 12:48 AM

I have seen the parts, and read posts from people doing it. But why would you relocate the front shock? Got any pics?

gr8scott51 · 11-09-2004, 01:22 AM

Wouldn't. The shock relocators I've seen (and used) are all for the rear.

jugernot · 11-09-2004, 01:39 AM

I ask because I saw these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...502885406&rd=1

68327stepside · 11-09-2004, 02:14 AM

Here is a picture of the relocation. It is done to reposition the shock to the correct, >15 degree angle. Smoothes out the ride on slammed trucks a bit. Hope this helps.

jugernot · 11-09-2004, 02:15 AM

Just the information I was looking for, good pic too. Thanks

Tx Firefighter · 11-09-2004, 08:19 AM

HERE is a good thread on the suspension board discussing this exact thing.

GreyHoundSteve · 11-09-2004, 10:09 AM

I saw that thread. It seems that only bagged fronts use them but i was wondering what amount of spring drop would require the front shocks to be relocated?

Custom_C5 · 11-09-2004, 11:09 AM

If you only have springs/spindles it would be pointless to relocate the shocks, these are for bagged applications only.

gr8scott51 · 11-09-2004, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68327stepside

Here is a picture of the relocation. It is done to reposition the shock to the correct, >15 degree angle. Smoothes out the ride on slammed trucks a bit. Hope this helps.

Interesting. Good info. This board always has the answer.

68327stepside · 11-10-2004, 12:25 AM

I have a 2 1/2" set of drop spindles and 1" drop springs all from Classic Performance installed on the front of my 68 and before these relocators were installed the shock angle was at a 20 degree angle and after, they were back in specs at 10. Now at the same time I also rebuilt the entire front suspension joints, arms, and rods. Maybe that also had something to do with it. I was the rock that started the original post on these a month ago. The board memebers really helped me on this one. Thanks to all.

jugernot · 11-10-2004, 12:46 AM

Well, It sounds like I need to purchase some shock relocators, since I plan on putting air bags on my truck. Thanks all for the info.

SCOTI · 11-10-2004, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom_C5

If you only have springs/spindles it would be pointless to relocate the shocks, these are for bagged applications only.

My 74 has 3" dropped spindles w/1 coil cut & required relocating the shock mount to get proper travel on a stock length shock & these front ends are the same as 67-72's.

neonlarry · 11-10-2004, 03:56 PM

Plus the fact that GM's front shock mount design was not very good. How many of you have replaced your front shocks and found that the mounting hole for the shock stud was ovaled out? Something with that much leverage on it should be attached on both sides.

chickenwing · 02-17-2005, 12:30 PM

Was following some links and found this old thread. What is the proper way to fix an ovaled out shock stud hole?
Rich

**StingRay** · 02-17-2005, 12:42 PM

Personally I use a washer on both sides of the frame and tack weld the outside washer to the frame. I have one done this way on my truck that has seen over 10 years of daily use and it's till perfect.

11-09-2004, 12:48 AM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Why would you need to relocate your front shock???? I have seen the parts, and read posts from people doing it. But why would you relocate the front shock? Got any pics? __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-09-2004, 01:22 AM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Wouldn't. The shock relocators I've seen (and used) are all for the rear. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

11-09-2004, 01:39 AM	#3
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	I ask because I saw these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...502885406&rd=1 __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-09-2004, 02:14 AM	#4
68327stepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: TwentyNine Palms Ca Posts: 43	Here is a picture of the relocation. It is done to reposition the shock to the correct, >15 degree angle. Smoothes out the ride on slammed trucks a bit. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ USMC "Pray for peace, train for war" (The Beast) 68SWB Stepside Original 325hp/327 3:73 Posi Lowered 3.5/4.5

11-09-2004, 02:15 AM	#5
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Just the information I was looking for, good pic too. Thanks __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-09-2004, 08:19 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	HERE is a good thread on the suspension board discussing this exact thing. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-09-2004, 10:09 AM	#7
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I saw that thread. It seems that only bagged fronts use them but i was wondering what amount of spring drop would require the front shocks to be relocated?

11-09-2004, 11:09 AM	#8
Custom_C5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ASS-hhh-ville Posts: 94	If you only have springs/spindles it would be pointless to relocate the shocks, these are for bagged applications only.

11-10-2004, 12:25 AM	#10
68327stepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: TwentyNine Palms Ca Posts: 43	I have a 2 1/2" set of drop spindles and 1" drop springs all from Classic Performance installed on the front of my 68 and before these relocators were installed the shock angle was at a 20 degree angle and after, they were back in specs at 10. Now at the same time I also rebuilt the entire front suspension joints, arms, and rods. Maybe that also had something to do with it. I was the rock that started the original post on these a month ago. The board memebers really helped me on this one. Thanks to all. __________________ USMC "Pray for peace, train for war" (The Beast) 68SWB Stepside Original 325hp/327 3:73 Posi Lowered 3.5/4.5

11-10-2004, 12:46 AM	#11
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Well, It sounds like I need to purchase some shock relocators, since I plan on putting air bags on my truck. Thanks all for the info. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-10-2004, 03:56 PM	#13
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Plus the fact that GM's front shock mount design was not very good. How many of you have replaced your front shocks and found that the mounting hole for the shock stud was ovaled out? Something with that much leverage on it should be attached on both sides. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

02-17-2005, 12:30 PM	#14
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Was following some links and found this old thread. What is the proper way to fix an ovaled out shock stud hole? Rich __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

02-17-2005, 12:42 PM	#15
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Personally I use a washer on both sides of the frame and tack weld the outside washer to the frame. I have one done this way on my truck that has seen over 10 years of daily use and it's till perfect. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada



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